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      Roma boss Jose Mourinho ‘wants former Arsenal star Hector Bellerin transfer from Barcelona after Rick Karsdorp drama’

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      JOSE MOURINHO wants to sign Hector Bellerin following the Rick Karsdorp fallout, according to reports. Mourinho lambasted a player for their poor performance during Roma’s draw with Sassuolo, with the Portuguese coach revealing he told one of his players to “find a new club.”
      Jose Mourinho wants to find a replacement defenderCredit: Getty
      Hector Bellerin’s Barcelona contract runs out in the summerCredit: Reuters
      Rick Karsdorp’s time at Roma appears to be upCredit: Alamy
      Reports in Italy following the game named Karsdorp as the target for his fury.
      And now, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, ex-Tottenham boss Mourinho will target Bellerin in order to replace the 27-year-old Dutchman.
      Former Arsenal star Bellerin has played just five times since sealing a free transfer to Barcelona from Arsenal.
      While Roma have options within their squad which would save them splashing out on a new defender, Mourinho wants a tangible replacement to be brought in.
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      In addition, Bellerin is not likely to cost too much either, with his contract at the Camp Nou expiring in the summer.
      However, the Spaniard has reaffirmed his desire to stay at his boyhood club beyond the summer.
      He said: “I want to renew, I’m happy with Barça. When I left at 16 I never even trained with the first team.
      “Now we want to get the club back to where it should be, but ours is a project that takes time to get results. We have 100% confidence in Xavi.”
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      Former Chelsea and Man Utd boss Mourinho is desperate to get his side into the top four after bringing in a host of big names since his tenure began – but they sit four points off the pace.
      The names among this list include, Tammy Abraham, Paulo Dybala, Rui Putricio and Nemanja Matic.
      But should they fail to land Bellerin, Roma are also targeting Real Madrid’s Álvaro Odriozola – who is yet to play a game this season. More

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      Hector Bellerin voted Barcelona’s WORST transfer by fans following summer move from Arsenal

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      HECTOR BELLERIN has been named Barcelona’s worst transfer by fans after his summer switch from Arsenal.The former Gunner moved to the La Liga giants on a free transfer after his contract in North London was terminated.
      Hector Bellerin has struggled to impress since joining BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      Bellerin signed a one-year deal at the Nou Camp, but the return to his boyhood club has not gone as successfully as he would have hoped for.
      Having only made five appearances for Barcelona, three of which were starts, he has failed to make the right-back spot his own.
      Since mid-September, Bellerin has only managed 20 minutes of playing time due to injury and has been on the bench for the club’s last four matches.
      To make matters worse for the defender, Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo asked fans to rate Barcelona’s summer business out of ten, a test that he has not done well in.
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      While former Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski scored an impressive 9.32 out of 10, Bellerin was only awarded a shocking 4.42 rating.
      Lewandowski was the clear favourite to get the highest approval rating as he has scored 18 goals in his first 19 appearances for the club.
      But other players such as Chelsea transfer target Jules Kounde scored an impressive 7.82.
      Bellerin is closer to former AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie who, after 13 appearances in all competitions and one goal, was rated at 5.38.
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      Bellerin was hopeful of extending his stay with the Blaugrana as he told Radio Catalunya earlier this month: “I want to sign a new deal as I want to stay here at Barca, I’m really happy.”
      But that might be an unfulfilled wish of the Spaniard, as there are already reports surfacing that Barcelona have decided not to renew his deal, according to AS. More

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      Watch Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti murder karaoke on live TV as ex-Chelsea manager butchers Italian ballad

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI may have the magic touch when it comes to winning titles – but he proved to be a dud on the mic.The legendary Italian, 63, made history by becoming the first ever manager to win each of Europe’s top five leagues back in April.
      Carlo Ancelotti hit a bum note with a recent appearance on Italian TVCredit: Reuters
      The legendary manager took to he mic to sing one of his favourite songsCredit: TWITTER
      He then followed up that LaLiga success with Real Madrid by leading them to Champions League glory a month later.
      Ancelotti declared himself as the “record man” after winning the trophy for a FOURTH time.
      The icon is hugely popular across the continent after his exploits in his homeland, Spain, England, Germany and France.
      But he had people turning off after returning to Italy to appear on a television show that led to him butchering the popular Italian song “The best years of our life” – a hit he has previous with.
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      Of course, it’s not the first time that we have seen the veteran on the microphone.
      Back in May 2017, he showed he’s more than just a football manager by singing a duet with pop star Anastacia after Bayern Munich’s title celebrations.
      He dazzled with his rendition of Eros Ramazzotti’s ‘I belong to you,’ but he also stole the show at Philipp Lahm’s retirement party as he serenaded the German right-back.
      Lahm, who made his debut in 2002 with Bayern, was left in awe as Ancelotti performed a rendition of Renato Zero’s “The Best Years Of Our Lives” on a balcony overlooking Marienplatz.
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      Ancelotti won his first Champions League as a coach with Milan in 2003 when his side beat Juventus on penalties at Old Trafford.
      His side famously lost to Liverpool in Istanbul two years later, only to take revenge in 2007 – when they beat the Reds 2-1 in Athens courtesy of Filippo Inzaghi’s double.
      Ancelotti won his first with Madrid in 2014, in what was coined La Decima at the time.
      Sergio Ramos’ 93rd minute equaliser denied Atletico victory, before goals by Gareth Bale, Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo sealed victory in Lisbon.
      And it Vinicius Jr’s goal that proved to be enough to down Liverpool in May to win Madrid’s 14th European Cup and Ancelotti’s fourth. More

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      Gerard Pique slapped with four-game ban for furious tunnel row.. despite ex-Barcelona star having already retired

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      GERARD PIQUE has been slapped with a four-game ban… despite already retiring. The legendary Barcelona defender was shown a red card in his final match for the club last week.
      Gerard Pique was sent off as a substitute in his final Barcelona game before retiring
      The defender got in trouble for remonstrating with the referee at half-timeCredit: Twitter
      Pique, 35, started the game against Osasuna on the bench and was an unused substitute by half-time when he launched an expletive-filled tirade at referee Jesus Gil Manzano in the tunnel.
      The ex-Manchester United man was furious at the decision to send Robert Lewandowski off and is alleged to have said: “Did you see the corner you gave against us?
      “You are the referee that has f***ed us over the most by a distance.
      “It is a f***ing disgrace. “F*** your mother.”
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      That prompted Manzamo to brandish another red card – depriving Pique of the chance to make his farewell appearance.
      Now the Spanish football federation (RFEF) have confirmed Pique is suspended for four games for the insults.
      But he will not have to serve his punishment because he has already hung up his boots.
      However, Xavi will be without Lewandowski for the first three matches.
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      Barcelona’s next league game after the World Cup break is against rivals Espanyol before facing Atletico Madrid and then Getafe.
      Despite being shown two yellow cards, the second for jumping into a header with his elbow, the Polish striker received a three-match ban.
      The RFED officiating committee said his suspension was due to his gesture to the referee that was of “contemptuous attitude”.
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      It was only the second red card of Lewandowski’s career, almost ten years after he was dismissed in the Bundesliga for Borussia Dortmund against Hamburg in February 2013.
      Xavi’s men currently sit top of LaLiga, two points clear of Real Madrid after 14 matches.
      Robert Lewandowski was sent off in the first half for two yellow cardsCredit: Reuters
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      How Atletico Madrid could line up under Tuchel with Aubameyang and Mount and hijacking Chelsea’s Nkunku transfer

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      THOMAS TUCHEL is favourite to replace under pressure Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone and he could look to bring a number of Chelsea stars with him.Pressure is mounting on the Spaniards’ legendary long-term boss after the humiliating exit from European football.
      Tuchel is favourite to replace under pressure Atletico boss SimeoneCredit: Alamy
      Simeone is an Atletico legendCredit: Getty
      The 52-year-old, the world’s highest-paid manager, has been in charge at Atletico since 2011 and has won both LaLiga and the Europa League twice in taking Atletico out of the shadows of Real Madrid and Barcelona.
      But this season’s Champions League calamity, while also trailing league leaders Barcelona by 13 points, could see Atletico part ways with Simeone.
       Fichajes are claiming that Tuchel is the favourite to take over should Simeone leave and he could transform how the Spanish side look.
      A number of stars Tuchel managed at Chelsea could make the switch, as well as some transfer targets that were identified during his 20-month reign at Stamford Bridge.
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      One of those stars could be Mason Mount, who is at a contract renewal stalemate with Chelsea.
      Mount’s contract expires in 2024 and Chelsea would like to tie the academy product down to a new deal.
      The England international played some of his best football under the German.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joined Chelsea in the summer and was excited to work under Tuchel, who managed him at Borussia Dortmund.
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      The pair could reunite for the third time at Atletico with Aubameyang leading the line.
      Joao Felix is also reportedly heading for the exit door, leaving a potential opening.
      Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is said to be considering his future at Stamford Bridge after falling behind Kepa Arrizabalaga in the pecking order.
      Mendy was Tuchel’s No1 in the 2021 Champions League win.
      And RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku could also become a target.
      The Frenchman was identified as a transfer option for Chelsea while Tuchel was in charge.
      In a sweet bit of revenge, Tuchel could look to scupper Blues owner Todd Boehly and Co’s plans to sign the attacking sensation.
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      Ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel favourite to become new Atletico Madrid boss with Diego Simeone under pressure

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      THOMAS TUCHEL is reportedly in line to take over should Atletico Madrid sack Diego Simeone.Pressure is mounting on the Spaniards’ legendary long-term boss after the humiliating exit from European football.
      Pressure is mounting on Atletico Madrid boss Diego SimeoneCredit: AFP
      Thomas Tuchel is reportedly the favourite to replace himCredit: EPA
      The 52-year-old, the world’s highest-paid manager, has been in charge at Atletico since 2011 and has won both LaLiga and the Europa League twice in taking Atletico out of the shadows of Real Madrid and Barcelona.
      But this season’s Champions League calamity saw them exit Europe entirely before Christmas for the first time since he took over.
      And with his side also trailing league leaders Barcelona by 13 points already, speculation is rife that Atletico could decide to axe him.
      Now, Spanish outlet Fichajes are claiming that Tuchel is the favourite to take over should Simeone leave.
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      The German has been a free agent since being unceremoniously sacked by Chelsea in September – the club he led to Champions League glory in 2021.
      Tuchel, 49, has also been linked with the England job as a potential successor to Gareth Southgate and he admitted that he does see the allure of the international game.
      Since his Chelsea axing, Tuchel has travelled to India for three weeks of Ayurvedic rejuvenation – a type of therapy that aims to balance the mind, body and spirit.
      He was hit hard by his Stamford Bridge departure, as he recently opened up about.
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      Tuchel said: “I loved every day at Chelsea.
      “It came to an end too early for me, but it was out of my hands. This is also what you sign up for.”
      On his favourites for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, he said: “Brazil, France, Argentina, Germany and England.
      “Belgium and Senegal. And don’t forget Spain. At the World Cup, I am looking forward to watching the players I trained.” More

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      Liverpool ready to land cut-price January transfer for £35m Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente

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      LIVERPOOL can sign Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente on a cut-price deal in January, according to reports.The Spanish side are said to be open to selling the 27-year-old with Liverpool keen to improve their midfield options.
      Marcos Llorente could be allowed to leave Atletico Madrid with Liverpool keenCredit: Getty
      And Mundo Deportivo claim Llorente could be available for just £35million.
      They add that while Atletico boss Diego Simeone is not desperate to sell the player who is contracted to 2027, the LaLiga giants will listen to any offers.
      Jurgen Klopp remains keen to rejuvenate his midfield options amid doubts over the futures of Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
      The likes of Thiago Alcantara and Jordan Henderson have also suffered with fitness issues.
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      And the summer’s late loan signing Arthur Melo has failed to make any impact.
      Llorente has played 12 times for Atleti this season, scoring once.
      And he has struggled to recapture the form of 2020 where he netted twice against Liverpool to knock them out the Champions League.
      But the Reds supposedly remain keen and after Simeone’s men crashed out of Europe this year in the group stage the club may look to cash in.
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      Llorente is one of a number of players Atletico could offload with rumours suggesting Thomas Lemar, Yannick Carrasco, Rodrigo De Paul and Joao Felix could all depart.
      The World Cup could prove a chance for them to impress any potential suitors with Llorente being named in the Spain squad.
      Liverpool’s long-term midfield target remains Jude Bellingham who will not be available until the summer at the earliest.
      Manchester City and Manchester United also remain keen on the teenager and it could take a bid of £130million to buy him. More

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      Barcelona legend Gerard Pique wants football matches to be made shorter to target younger audience

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      BARCELONA legend Gerard Pique has bizarrely agreed with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez’s claim that football matches are too long.Los Blancos chief Perez made the strange suggestion last year when the European Super League was being proposed.
      Pique has made the rather bizarre claim that football matches are too longCredit: Reuters
      The 75-year-old said the sport should “shorten the length of matches” to try and engage younger audiences.
      And while Pique, 35, has insisted the European Super League is not a viable way of improving football, he has surprisingly agreed with reducing the length of games.
      Speaking to Ibai Llanos on Twitch, he said: “The presentation of the Super League was a big f*** up, above all coming from Florentino.
      “But I agree with him about needing to captivate younger audiences, even if I don’t agree with the Super League.
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      “We have to have shorter, more seductive products. To me, 90 minutes seems a long time.”
      Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are keen to keep ploughing on with the European Super League plan.
      And last month, the new chief of the failed ESL caused uproar by predicting that it will relaunch in 2024.
      A22 Sports Management, the company that represents the three clubs still keen on a Super League, are planning to revive the competition after appointing Bernd Reichart as their new chief executive.
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      He told the Financial Times: “We want to reach out to stakeholders in the European football community and broaden this vision.
      “Even fans will have a lot of sympathy for the idea. It is a blank slate. Format will never be an obstacle.”
      The original proposal for the 12 clubs would have guaranteed them involvement regardless of their domestic performances – and that “closed shop” approach is something Reichart admits needs changing.
      He added: “There is a reassessment. There is a clearly stated move towards an open format and that permanent membership is off the table.
      “We want to see whether or not there is broader consensus about the problems facing European football.”
      Meanwhile, Pique retired from football earlier this week, finishing his career by getting sent off despite being an unused substitute.
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      Clearly unhappy at some of the decisions referee Jesus Gil Manzano had made, Mundo Deportivo claimed he said: “Did you see the corner you gave against us?
      “You are the referee that has f***ed us over the most by a distance. It is a f***ing disgrace. “F*** your mother.” More